Get Tickets

Here's your plan for savoring mezcal, elevated Mexican street food, and unique dining events. Watch the video 👇

Looking for your next culinary adventure? Check out this new Capitol Hill restaurant with a mezcalería, elevated Mexican street food, and unique events!

Special Mexican Dining Events 🇲🇽 with Local Hosts

Explore unique Mexican dishes and mezcal at Paraiso Taquería & Mezcalería in Capitol Hill, featuring events like mezcal tasting dinners.

Mexican Dining Events

✅ Before you go
• Open 7 days a week! Check our Paraiso’s hours and menu here: https://paraisotaqueria.com
• Grab a res for dinner or brunch (Sat&Sun: 10:30AM-4PM): https://www.opentable.com/r/paraiso-washington
• Happy hour is weekdays 3-6PM!

🚗/🚆 Transportation
• Plenty of street parking available 
• 7 min walk from Eastern Market Metro station 

💪 Pro tips
• Pick an upcoming event & buy your tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/paraiso-taqueria-and-mezcaleria-61643201893
• Save room for dessert! The bakery options are endless and the Mexican chocolate brownie is a must-have!
• You can host your next private event at Paraiso: call 202-544-4368 or email hola@paraisotaqueria.com

Head to Paraiso Taquería & Mezcalería

Do you love Mexican food and unique dining experiences? I've got the spot for you.

Mezcalería, a creative new Mexican spot in Capitol Hill.

They host a ton of different events, like this mezcal tasting dinner.

a beautiful space with tons of original artwork.

The event was a guided exploration of mezcal

paired with a 3-course Mexican tasting menu.

Erlinda from the Mezcal Institute taught us all about mezcal. 

The shrimp appetizer and red snapper were highlights of

the meal, and I can't forget about dessert.

hosts tons of other fun events and activities like this.

Grab your fellow foodie and pick a date soon!

Here's your plan for tiki parties, tropical cocktails, Polynesian bites, live music, and movie nights in DC. Watch the video 👇

Time to tropic like it’s hot! 
I found the place to be this summer and it’s a stunning outdoor courtyard in downtown dc with fun events, tiki parties, and movie nights all summer long. You’ll love their tropical themed cocktails, Polynesian inspired bar bites, and cute decorations that will bring a little bit of island vibes to DC!

NEW Tiki-themed Summer Pop-up in DC🍍🍹☀️

Sip tropical cocktails, savor Polynesian bar bites, and enjoy lively tiki parties at Dirty Habit DC's outdoor summer pop-up.

Tiki Cocktails & Bites

✅ Before you go
This summer, Dirty Habit will be hosting so many fun events, like tiki themed parties with cocktails served in actual pineapples, live DJs, a live steel drum band on July 16th, and more. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/41743743983

💪 Pro tips
On their new tiki affair menu, you’ll love their Hawaiian rolls, calamari, kalamansi sticky wings, shrimp fried rice, and more. https://dirtyhabitdc.com

Visit Dirty Habit in DC for their new Tiki Affair menu and events this summer. 

I found the place to be this summer and it's

a stunning outdoor courtyard in downtown DC with fun events,

You'll love their tropical themed cocktails,

and cute decorations that will bring a little bit of island vibes to DC.

Visit Dirty Habit in DC for their new tiki affair,

I got to attend the preview party which was

full of lively entertainment and lots of dancing.

Dirty Habit will be hosting so many fun events

like tiki-themed parties with cocktails served in actual pineapples,

Definitely check out the Dirty Habit DC Eventbrite for more info.

Share this with your Ohhana and visit soon.

Here's your plan for building your own pasta with sauces, toppings, appetizers, and cocktails. Watch the video 👇

This new build your own pasta experience is tucked above a beloved oyster bar and you have to come visit soon. You can build any pasta dinner and add all of your favorite toppings. And enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers at this new dining experience. 

NEW $16 Build-your-own pasta experience!🍝🍹

Build your own artisanal pasta bowl from scratch at Hank’s Pasta Bar above Hank’s Oyster Bar in Alexandria, plus enjoy appetizers and cocktails.

Build-your-own pasta

✅ Before you go
Check out the menu, hours, location, and more https://hankspastabar.com

💪 Pro tips
• Hank’s Pasta Bar offers a build your own pasta experience which is overall affordable. starting at $16, where guests can create their own pasta bowls from seven artisanal pastas nine made-in-house sauces, proteins, vegetables, and toppings
• You will also love their appetizers and cocktails! 

Visit the NEW Hank’s Pasta Bar hidden above Hank’s Oyster Bar in Old Town Alexandria 

There's a brand new build your own pasta experience tucked above

a beloved oyster bar and you have to come visit soon.

You can build any pasta dinner and add all of your favorite toppings,

and enjoy some delicious cocktails and appetizers at this new dining experience.

I loved getting to make my very own pasta with all the different pasta shapes,

Visit Hank's Oyster Bar in Old Town Alexandria,

you'll sneak past the restaurant area and head upstairs to their new pasta.

which has just reopened after initially closing for the pandemic 6 years ago.

Hank's Pasta Bar offers a build your own pasta experience,

starting at just $16 you can create your own

pasta bowl and add everything to your heart's content,

We paired our pasta with burrata and some cocktails,

We tried 3 pasta creations that were so good and so cheesy.

Definitely come visit for your next night out.

Here's your plan for enjoying $17 burger, martini, fries, and tasty bar bites at Minetta Tavern. Watch the video 👇

I found the best new happy hour deal in DC and you need to add this to your list immediately. For just $17 you can enjoy a burger, amazing martini, and fries. This happy hour deal even includes bar bites and a big menu of $10 martinis. If you’re still hungry you can enjoy some delicious French onion soup!

$17 Burger, Martini + Fries DC Happy Hour🍸🍔

Enjoy a $17 martini hour at Minetta Tavern DC: burger, fries, and martini Sunday-Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm at the bar. Arrive early for this popular deal!

Martini Hour Happy Hour

✅ Before you go
• It is so crowded because this deal is just too good, so definitely come early. Only at the bar!
• Check out the hours, menus, location, and more: https://minettataverndc.com

💪 Pro tips
• Martini Hour will be offered at the bar Sunday-Thursday, from 4:30pm-6:30pm. https://minettataverndc.com/menus/specials
• Guests can enjoy a proper martini or one of seven variations for $10 ($19 during regular hours), plus a curated selection of decadent bites ideal for an early evening rendezvous. 
• Guests can enjoy Le Petite Burger, a smaller version of the Minetta Burger topped with gruyere and caramelized onions, paired with a classic martini for $17. Upgrade to the famed Le Petite Black Label burger and Martini pairing for $19. 
• All burger pairings come with a side of pommes frites. 
• The Martini Hour menu also features several indulgent bites, including: 
Crab Oeuf Mimosa – Deviled eggs featuring jumbo lump crab
Gougères – Delicate gruyere cheese puffs
Jamon Iberico Croquettes – Served with orange aioli & basil
Island Creek Oysters – Served with house mignonette

Visit Minetta Tavern in Union Market DC! The martini hour deal is Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm only at the bar. 

I found the best new happy hour deal in DC

and you need to add this to your list immediately.

This happy hour deal even includes bar bites and a big menu of $10 martinis.

you can enjoy some delicious French onion soup.

This restaurant has cozy but elevated vibes

and is serving up French bistro classics.

The martini hour deal is Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

You'll start with your choice of $10 martinis.

I love the passionfruit and espresso martini,

our bartender put so much care into making these,

They even offer discounted bar bites like these croquettes,

We loved every single thing we tried here.

Share this with your friends and make it happen soon.

Here's your plan for an immersive Tokyo alleyway dining with yakitori, sushi, ramen, and themed rooms. Watch the video 👇

This DMV restaurant transports you to the alleyways of Tokyo. I have dined at many different places in this area and there is truly nothing like this spot. This restaurant features 10 uniquely themed rooms, kimono rentals, and authentic Japanese decor. Not only that, but their food is so delicious we tried a variety of yakitori skewers, sushi, ramen, and more and I loved everything! 

Immersive Tokyo Alleyway Dining Experience🏮

Experience authentic Japanese dining in one of 10 themed rooms at Izakaya Nana in Chantilly—enjoy yakitori, sushi, ramen, and immersive decor.

Japanese Dining Experience

✅ Before you go
Make a reservation and check out their menu, hours, and location:  https://www.izakayanana.com

💪 Pro tips
• We started with the sizzling yakitori skewer platters and sushi dragon balls that were so fun and tasty.
• There’s 10 unique themed rooms, from Tatami, Ninja, Geisha, and more! 

Visit Izakaya Nana in Chantilly for a truly an immersive Japanese experience from start to finish

This DMV restaurant transports you to the alleyways of Tokyo.

I have dined at many different places in the

area and there is truly nothing like this spot.

This restaurant features 10 uniquely themed rooms,

We tried a variety of everything and it was all good.

it's truly an immersive Japanese experience from start to finish.

we loved peeking into each of the 10 uniquely decorated dining rooms.

We started with the sizzling yakitori skewer

platters and these fun sushi dragon balls.

Izakaya Nana is perfect for your next date night or special occasion.

Share this with your friends and visit soon.